Recognizing May as Music Month in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating the city's dedication to the arts, its legacy of producing world-class musicians across genres, and its powerful economic impact, generating billions in revenue, jobs, tourism, and local business growth.

Recognizing May as Music Month in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating the city’s dedication to the arts, its legacy of producing world-class musicians across genres, and its powerful economic impact, generating billions in revenue, jobs, tourism, and local business growth. WHEREAS, The City of Philadelphia has a long history of musical talent, from mainstream media to the fine arts. Philadelphia is home to more than forty venues that host artists from all over the United States and the world; and WHEREAS, Philadelphia has been home to exceptional artists throughout U.S. history, spanning both mainstream media and the fine arts. The City cemented its place in musical history through its esteemed institutions, such as the Curtis Institute of Music, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Academy of Music, the oldest opera house in the United States; and WHEREAS, Philadelphia has a rich musical legacy that includes hip-hop and its own distinct genre, Philly Soul, a cultural blend of funk, R&B, and hip-hop. The City has also been home to legends like Teddy Pendergrass, Boyz II Men, The Roots, Patti LaBelle, Hall & Oates, Will Smith, Jasmine Sullivan, Freeway, and Tierra Whack; and WHEREAS, According to the 2025 Music Industry Economic Impact Memo by Econsult Solutions, the music industry in Philadelphia alone produces $6.1 billion in total annual output. The music economy represents a huge portion of the City’s arts and culture scene as well as wages and compensation, supporting…